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Patsy Skipper (Felber)

I went to East my 9th grade year!  There was Elaine Huntley, Carol Whitwam, Linda Hardage, Gwen Sterrett, Steve Stevens.   I can't remember for sure but I think Perrine Girard also went there!   

Dan Cook

Yes, I was at East Jr. High for its first year.   I spent half of my 8^thgrade at South Jr. High, coming form Melrose/Ft. Summer area.  Tommy Weathers was a big friend there!

Yes, Turley somehow managed to have a car during a big part of my time being at East and I was able to get a ride to school most of the time.  

East had very completive football, basketball and track/field teams our first year! Steve Stevens, Harl Rogers, Jim Milstead and I were the major basketball players!

I got my first spanking at East Jr. High!!!  I was pushed into the girl’s bathroom –really, by a group of guys walking down the hall!!   Mr. Hinman (?), assistant principal, did not believe my story and had me drop my pants, bend over his desk and he whacked me five times with this 3 ft pattle!  It did not really hurt much!  I’m not sure I learned anything from this event!!

Rex Booth

El Juan,

Some additional trivia on the grizzly to add to yer bag. About 55,000 (wild) grizzly bears are located in North America. Most reside in Alaska. Some 1,500 grizzlies are left in the lower 48 US states. About 800 in Montana. Close to 600 in Wyoming in the Yellowstone-Teton area. In 1846 the grizzly bear became the symbol on the California state flag. Less than 75 years later in 1922 the last grizzly was shot in Tulare County.  It’s a  paradox the grizzly bear is still on the flag to represent California… even though there isn’t one single grizzly bear to be found anywhere in the state…

John Landess

Rex, sad to think that these bears were once found all over North America and were basically exterminated. First for their fat/meat and later, out west, killed off for the bounty ranchers put on them. There are small populations of them in Idaho, and some in Washington.

They are dangerous, but are awesome to see. I once raced one (me in a pickup and him in the ditch) and at about 35mph he leaped out and crossed in front. You know what they say about outrunning a bear...

I would like to see the Kermode bears in BC. They are a genetic white variation of black bears. Also known as spirit bears.

Robert Rollins

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Robert,

So sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. Condolences to you and your family. Wishing you comfort and peace.

Mack Kizer

Robert,  Sorry for your loss.  You are one of my longest time friends.  We started the 1st grade togather and you lived right down Sunset from me. only a couple of minutes on my Swinn and only acouple more down Sunset to Pat Aragons and Rocky Rockhold.  We all had a lot of fun back then.  Hope these memories put a smile on your face during these times.   Your old buddy,  Mack Kizer

Mack Kizer

Rex,  Do you have a list of who are attending the gathering and a agenda.  You usually have this info on the message forum.  mk

John Allensworth

Robert, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Leggett

Robert, Sorry for your loss, my  thoughts and prayers are with you.

I know what it is for the loss of love one. I lost my wife also this last July 2019.

You have to take it one day at a time, remember the good time you both had. You also have to take of your self.

Danny Cathey

Mack:  Turley did indeed have another car, a solid black '57 ford two-door.  We, and I cannot remember who all went that trip, took it Juarez and got the full rolled and pleat treatment in all black.  Coming back from that trip the generator failed along about Alamagordo at about 2 a.m. and we drove the rest of way to Roswell with the headlights off.  Just as we got to Roswell city limits the battery finally gave up and the car died but at least we made it home.  I can't imagine what the oncoming traffic thought when this black Ford with no light suddenly zipped past in the opposite lane but I bet wasn't anything good.  I don't remember what exactly became of it. 

I remember Larry Don well.  I asked Billy about him at one of the Gatherings and he said he had no idea what become of him.  He was indeed quite a character.

Sanford Green

I was on the infamous Juarez "rolled & pleated" road trip in Turley's 57 Ford.  Trip home was scary without lights.  As I recall, we had to drive home that night to make it to class the next morning.  

Rex Booth

Four years ago, Bill Turley came for the 2015 Gathering.  Bill & I went to the Chaves county office where St. Mary's Hospital (used to be) to deal with a property issue on a lot where his family formerly lived.  Well wouldn't ya know it, a black '57 Ford Fairlaine pulled into the County parking lot and drove right back out of the lot !  Bill's '57 Ford was the subject of conversation for the next two and half hours!  

Bill's '57 Ford Fairlane had the Gold V moulding on each side... was beauty like this one  

Pat Sullins (Carpenter)

Bill, Larry Don Hendricks did not attend East but Larry Don Shumate was a freshman with Dan Cook, Billy Turley and the ever-handsome Larry Powell. 

Mettie Cummins

Missed having you join us in Ruidosa over the weekend.😩

Mettie Cummins

That was for Pat

Pat Sullins (Carpenter)

Thanks, Mettie.  Just not a good time for us to come but know you all had a blast!

Mettie Cummins

Sorry it was bad timing - we would have loved to see you... our group is getting smaller & smaller

Rex Booth

Regarding the pictures on the ‘Home’ page.  Is it true, Mack K has a brother named Tommy Kizer?  

The folks attending the Gathering this year was about the same as last year.  August is typically a month for vacations, visiting grandchildren before school begins, surgeries, health situations, and not to forget, Injun market festivals in Santa Fe… a LOT going on in August!  Soooo this raises a question.  Is there another month which might serve best for the Gathering.  My thinking is the first or second week of September during low-season which is significantly less busy.  Input Anyone? 

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

The Gatherings do seem to be getting smaller, but still very nice!  If you haven’t made it lately, you missed out.     It is always nice getting to visit with everyone, not to mention the good food.  The ladies are great cooks, and put on wonderful feasts! A big shout out to Marilyn, who always goes above and beyond!  Cal and I enjoyed a trip to Lincoln on Saturday, with none other than our class historian, Rex, as our tour guide.  We had never been before.  Very interesting!

In regard to the timing of future Gatherings, both August or September would work for us.  I will say it was nice to spend time in the mountains to get away from the August heat in Oklahoma!

Lynn Snipes (Allensworth)

Rex, the Gathering this year was great ~ John and I had a fun time and it was great seeing everyone!  As far as going in August or September, we are with Saundra ~ it really doesn't matter!  Either month would be great!  The heat in Roswell has been bad so coming to Ruidoso is a nice break!  Thanks for you and Marilyn and Bob setting it up for us!!

Mack Kizer

If you want to change when you have the gathering I would suggest betweenh Sept 15 and oct 15.  It is absolutely the best time of the year up here.  The only conflict would be the motor cycle ralley that falls somewhere in  there.  The whole town retreats to thier houses and some of the stores even shut down.  They are like a swarm of ants around town for a few days before the ralley to a few days after.  MK

Rex Booth

Lynn,

Thank you for your kinds words. I'm sure Marilyn and Bob appreciate your gesture as well.

And not to forget you!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!   

Mettie Cummins

The gathering was great fun again and so nice to see everyone a few days. Huge thanx to Marilyn, Bob, and Rex for setting it up for us. Your the Best !! For those who couldn.t make it - you missed out. I am like Lynn & Saundra...........either month is good for me. I liked getting out of hot box Roswell into the freshness of the cool pines.I like the race time too.  As for the motorcycle rally...............I/ll be up there as one of those swarm of bees on my new trike. Lots of fun, Mack. Happiest of birthdays, Lynn !!!!!

Saundra Bennett (Whiteside)

Have a wonderful birthday, Lynn!  It was great seeing you and John at the ‘Gathering!’  Thanks again for everything the two of you do to help keep our classmates connected!  Please know your efforts are appreciated.